Researchers have used DNA samples from Pando, a massive quaking aspen tree in Utah, to determine the tree’s age and track its evolutionary history. Pando, with its 47,000 stems spanning 42.6 hectares, is between 16,000 and 80,000 years old and cannot sexually reproduce due to being triploid. Despite generating genetically identical clones, researchers found nearly […]
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Three Earth plants are preparing to set up a new home on the moon as part of the LEAF project led by NASA. The mustard cress, brassica, and duckweed will be placed on the lunar surface during the Artemis III mission in 2026. The plants will face challenges such as lunar radiation and gravity, but […]
Varse Varse is a versatile tool designed for updating application variables at runtime. It provides a dashboard for efficient management of variables and an easily accessible SDK for reading them. The platform includes team management features for seamless sharing of configurations within a team. Some notable use cases include Feature Flags for toggling features, Rollouts […]
The French and Dutch authorities have raided Netflix offices in Paris and Amsterdam as part of a tax fraud investigation. The probe, which began in November 2022, focuses on suspicions of covering up serious tax fraud and off-the-books work. Netflix has not commented specifically on the raids but states it follows tax laws in all […]
RallyUp is a Wake-On-LAN (WOL) scheduler and dependency manager perfect for small businesses and homelabs. It ensures proper infrastructure services start in order, especially after power outages. By setting up WOL configurations and using a low-power device like a Raspberry Pi, simply power on the device running RallyUp to bring all infrastructure online in the […]
The Failure Analysis of the Arecibo Observatory 305-Meter Telescope Collapse report delves into the reasons behind the collapse of the Arecibo Telescope, shedding light on the zinc creep failure of the cable sockets. The collapse, triggered by Hurricane Maria, was influenced by bureaucratic delays in funding repairs. The report highlights the unprecedented nature of the […]
Henry Alan Dragon reflects on his experience integrating non-tech work with AI-centered institutions. At a bizarre Zoom seminar debacle, he realizes the potential repercussions of technology. Amidst pregnancy complications and the loss of his son Henry, he emphasizes the importance of diligence in using technology responsibly. Despite the tragedy, the birth of Henry and the […]
Writing is a powerful form of communication in various roles. As a DevEx engineer, writing consumes most of my time. I share information and learn through writing, focusing on clarity, voice, and uniformity tailored to the audience. Structuring blog writing like telling a story is crucial. Start writing, iterate, and take breaks to enhance productivity. […]
Magic Patterns offers an innovative extension that converts HTML to React and Figma, allowing you to grab existing designs and immediately get React code or editable Figma designs. Users can import designs to edit and customize with AI, providing a quick and easy way to create unique projects. The tool has received positive feedback from […]
The DB48X is a revolutionary scientific calculator, inspired by the Hewlett-Packard HP48X. It boasts a new implementation of the Reverse Polish Lisp programming language, perfect for those who love traditional RPL calculators. Initially designed for the SwissMicros DM32 and DM42 calculators, it is optimized for physical hardware that fits right in your pocket. Surprisingly, there […]